From space-themed spectacle to same-sex kisses, J.Lo dazzles with bold choreography, powerful tributes, and a medley of the year’s biggest hits.
Jennifer Lopez Kisses Backup Dancers During Steamy 2025 AMAs Opener
Jennifer Lopez made sure the 2025 American Music Awards started with an unforgettable bang—blending high-octane choreography, bold fashion, and unapologetic sensuality in a headline-making opening performance that has everyone talking.
The global icon, now 55, lit up the stage at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday night with a showstopping dance medley set to this year’s biggest chart-toppers. Launching into her 2012 hit “Dance Again,” Lopez shed a futuristic helmet and ignited the stage with electrifying energy that only intensified with every beat.
But it wasn’t just the choreography that got the audience buzzing.
Mid-performance, Lopez danced to a remixed version of “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims—and stunned viewers when she kissed one of her male backup dancers. Moments later, a female dancer entered the scene and also shared a kiss with the superstar, turning the performance into a bold statement on fluidity, power, and presence.
As another dancer in a vibrant magenta wig twirled toward Lopez for a near-smooch, the music shifted again—this time into a dynamic mashup of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ unreleased track “Die With a Smile.”
Throughout the performance, Lopez and her troupe delivered dazzling moves to some of 2025’s most talked-about tracks, including:
- “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- “A Bar Song” by Shaboozey
- “Apt.” by Rosé and Mars
- “Hot to Go!” by Chappell Roan
- “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
- “Texas Hold ’Em” by Beyoncé
Following her sultry performance, Lopez took a heartfelt moment to address the crowd.
“I had to kick things off—you know that—turning it up to the biggest songs of the year and dancing my heart out for all of you,” she said, radiating gratitude and pride. Then, in a respectful nod to the occasion, she honored U.S. service members, noting the ceremony’s Memorial Day broadcast.
As both host and performer, Lopez once again proved why she remains an unstoppable force in pop culture. Her daring opener didn’t just set the bar for the night—it set it on fire.
